Freshers' Fair 2026: Day 1
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 23 September 2026
11:00 - 16:00 - Location
- U Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- The Students' Union sumarketing@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Taking place across two days, come and enjoy the Freshers' festivities on 23 and 24 September, from 11:00 to 16:00 each day.
Our events and activities are for everyone, whether you are fresh out of school, coming to us as a mature student, or returning as a second or third year student.
Each day of Freshers' Fair 2026 will feature a different variety of amazing brands and stalls, so don't miss out on all the great freebies and exciting people to meet.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Accessibility
Venue Information
- Disabled parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/assistance dog friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: No
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